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Fancy pigeon refers to any breed of domestic pigeon, which is a domesticated form of the wild rock dove (Columba livia). They are bred by pigeon fanciers for various traits relating to size, shape, color, and behavior, [ 1 ] and often exhibited at pigeon shows, fairs and other livestock exhibits .
EE-List of the breeds of fancy pigeons (ELFP). Authorized and published by the Section for Fancy pigeons of the European Association of Poultry-, Pigeon- and Rabbit breeders (Entente Européenne d' Áviculture et de Cuniculture, EE). Revision 11 June 2012; Levi, Wendell (1977). The Pigeon. Sumter, S.C.: Levi Publishing Co, Inc. ISBN 0-85390-013-2.
The American Pigeon Journal had special issues devoted to the breed in February 1975 and July 1977 [2] The magazine is available for viewing in Wikipedia Commons. [3] It is characterised by a fan-shaped tail, resembling a peacock , composed of 30 to 40 feathers, abnormally more than most members of the dove and pigeon family, which usually have ...
It originated in Valencia, Spain hundreds of years ago and is the smallest (4-6 ounces) of the many fancy pigeon breeds. The breed is promoted by the Valencian Figurita and Italian Owl Club [ citation needed ] in the United States, by the Figurita Club Nederland [ 2 ] in the Netherlands, and by the Figurita-Movchen-Club Deutschland [ citation ...
The English Fantail is a highly developed breed of fancy pigeon. [1] The Fantail, along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons , are all descendants of the rock dove ( Columba livia ). The Fantail is said to have originated in India , but there are early references to it in Spain and China .
The Damascene, also known as the Istanbullu [1] pigeon, is a breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding. [2] Damascenes, along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons, are all descendants of the rock dove (also called rock pigeon) (Columba livia).
The Old Dutch Capuchine is a breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding. Old Dutch Capuchines, along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons, are all descendants of the rock dove (Columba livia). [1] This breed of pigeon is known for its head crest. It is famous in Biggleswade, Malaysia and Singapore.
The English Long-faced Tumbler [1] is a breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding. [3] English Long-faced Tumblers, along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons, are all descendants of the rock dove (Columba livia). This breed is available in both clean legged and muffed (feathered legs) varieties.